October 2009
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2009 PPFA Open Competition
Owner Alan Abeyta,CPF, won the Arizona Chapter of the PPFA Open competition held October 2009 - where pretty much anything goes, as long as it is framed to the highest museum grade and preservation standards. This is Abeyta’s second win.
Assistant manager and designer Kathryn Desman won the Arizona Chapter of the PPFA Print competition held in October 2009, where all the...
September 2009
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Iron Man | September 2009
Of all the special projects Alan Abeyta, CPF, has tackled for clients in his years of custom framing, one in the past year for a triathlete friend turned out to be particularly rewarding because of the inspiring story behind it. “Brian was being interviewed by a local TV station during Ironman Arizona because he was wearing his Phoenix Triathlon Club jersey,” says Abeyta.
February 2009
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A Patriotic Piece | February 2009
From saying goodbye to friends and families, to putting themselves in harms way so others don’t have to, the sacrifices made by our members of the armed forces are undeniably great.
July 2004
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First Place Winner 2004: Peepers I & II
Framin’ Works created this one of a kind frame and mat for the 2006 PPFA Zia Chapter Framing Competition. Framin’ Works placed first overall, with picture framers submitting the same image framed as they best see fit. Submissions came from the 5 states the Zia Chapter represents: New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and West Texas.
December 2002
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An Impressionist Work | December 2002
Sometimes a framed piece comes along that is less about the act of framing - the act of cutting and joining - and more about the artistry and inspired ideas. This months winner is just such a piece, with subtle, eye catching detail that is a little out of the ordinary.
May 2001
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Mult. Angle Masterpiece | May 2001
The joined angles are so subtle and delicate, you almost can’t tell it’s a frame made up of 15 different legs of moulding. That was the goal when Alan Abeyta of Framin’ Works came up with the plan for this multi sided frame for an angelic piece of needle art.
March 2001
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You Framed What? | March 2001
Casting call to Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan! You’ve seen Alan Abeyta’s clever handiwork on these pages before, but never has one of his projects been prompted by such romantic circumstances.
April 2000
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Smooth As Ice | April 2000
Being a huge Phoenix Coyotes Hockey fan, and having collected several items celebrating the new team, Alan thought a store sample for Framin’ Works was in order.
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Mouse in the House | April 1998
This small shadow box frame was created to sit on a table making it the focus of attention… the mouse is over 600 years old and was discovered by my client while on an archeological dig in Europe.
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Works in Reverse | April 1997
This piece was made for a collection of basketball cards. What is special here is the basketball court. The court was constructed of over 1000 1/4”x 2” pieces of balsa wood. The pieces of wood were glued together to make a real parquet floor. The court design was airbrushed to the surface.
May 1996
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Making Tracks | May 1996
This original photo, signed by Ned Overend (the bike racer pictured) was taken by my client who wanted to do something special with it. The photo was floated over bike tires, tire tracks were placed on the top mat, and real dirt was glued to the bevel on the mat.